West London NHS Trust
Band 8a Highly Specialist Adult Psychotherapist
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Highly Specialist Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapist – Part-time (18.75 hrs) Permanent Role
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapist to join West London Forensic Services (WLFS) based in Southall. This is a part-time (18.75 hours) permanent role within a well-established Forensic Psychotherapy Department, committed to reflective practice and high-quality, patient-centred care.
Role Overview
The post holder will deliver a specialist psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy service in inpatient forensic settings, working with individuals who have severe and complex mental health needs. This includes:
- Undertaking psychodynamic psychotherapy assessments
- Providing individual and group psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Supporting the therapeutic ward environment through Reflective Practice groups
- Providing consultation to multidisciplinary teams and supervision to qualified staff, trainees, and honorary therapists
The role will also involve service development, including teaching, training, audit, and research both within WLFS and the wider NHS Trust.
Key Responsibilities
To provide a highly specialised psychodynamic psychotherapy service within a secure forensic setting to individuals with severe and enduring mental disorders and complex forensic histories:
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Undertake assessments for individual and group psychotherapy, integrating complex clinical information from multiple sources, including:
- Referral details
- Clinical records
- Multidisciplinary team input
- Risk documentation
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Produce clear assessment reports, including:
- Psychodynamic formulations
- Recommendations on treatment suitability, modality, duration, and risk management
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Manage an independent clinical caseload, delivering:
- Individual psychodynamic interventions
- Group psychodynamic interventions for complex, long-term needs
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Facilitate Reflective Practice groups for:
- Multidisciplinary teams
- Professional staff groups
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Support staff in managing the emotional impact of working in forensic settings
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Perform Care Coordinator responsibilities where appropriate, particularly for:
- Patients supported by trainees or supervised staff
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Communicate effectively and sensitively with:
- Patients
- Carers
- Colleagues
- Promote engagement and collaborative multidisciplinary working
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About West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare, along with community services. The Trust operates:
- Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, recognised for its international reputation
- Low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs
- Mental and physical healthcare in Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham
With over 5,000 employees, the Trust is 59% BME staff. The 2024-25 turnover exceeds £500m.
- Overall Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating: Good
- Forensic services rating: Outstanding
The Trust is a key partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and Integrated Care Board. It leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) provider collaborative.
Contact for Further Information
For informal visits or further details, contact: Dr Katherine Papaspirou Forensic Psychotherapist and Departmental Lead Email: katherine.papaspirou@nhs.net
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